TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE | ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) - MIDDLETOWN
18 Seward Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940
Eligibility
Low Income Families
Hours
#reentry
(800) 832-1200
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3-1-1
(845) 346-1120
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Main
(800) 291-2800
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After Hours Emergencies 3-1-1
(800) 342-3720
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Child Abuse Hotline
(845) 291-2002
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Alternative Contact
(845) 291-4000
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Main - Select Prompt #1 and then #0 to be connected with person to correct HRC office
(845) 291-4033
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Sheriff's Office
Application process
Application Required (Goshen: 845-291-2800, Middletown: 845-346-1120, Newburgh: 845-568-5100, Port Jervis: 845-360-7960)
Fees
None/Not Applicable
Service area
Orange County, NY
Provides temporary assistance to low income families who need some assistance till they become financial stable. Services also include financial aid to qualifying individuals and families for food, rent, clothing, shelter, etc. due to a disaster/emergency.
Last assured
02/12/2025
Providing organization
ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)
DSS provides temporary help to eligible individuals and families with social service and financial needs in order to assist them with leading safe, healthy and independent lives.